Preface
About the author


1. Introduction
1.1 Polymer basics
1.2 Morphological aspects
1.3 Chemical aspects
1.4 Classification of polymers
1.5 Polymerization techniques
1.6 Polymerization processes
1.7 Polymer synthesis
1.8 Polymer structure and properties
1.9 Requirements for instrumental methods
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2. Polymer separation techniques
2.1 Chromatographic methods
2.2 Liquid chromatography
2.3 High-performance liquid chromatography
2.4 Gel permeation chromatography
2.5 Field-flow fractionation
2.6 Super-fluid chromatography
2.7 Gas chromatography
2.8 Future trends
References


3. Spectroscopic techniques
3.1 Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
3.2 Raman spectroscopy
3.3 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
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4. Thermal analysis and degradation
4.1 Thermogravimetric analysis
4.2 Differential scanning calorimetry
4.3 Differential thermal analysis
4.4 Polymer degradation
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5. Rheology and other instrumental techniques
5.1 Rheology
5.2 Mass spectrometry
5.3 Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry
5.4 Electron microscopy
5.5 Future trends
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6. Thermoplastics
6.1 Polyethylene (PE)
6.2 Polypropylene (PP)
6.3 Polystyrene (PS)
6.4 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
6.5 Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
6.6 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
6.7 Polyvinyl acetate (PVAC)
6.8 Nylon
6.9 Polycarbonate (PC)
6.10 Infrared bands for identification of thermoplastic materials
6.11 Future trends
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7. Thermosets
7.1 Phenol formaldehyde
7.2 Urea formaldehyde
7.3 Melamine formaldehyde
7.4 Epoxy thermosets
7.5 Future trends
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8. Polymer blends and composites
8.1 Polymer blends
8.2 Polymer composites
8.3 Future trends
8.4 Conclusion
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Index.